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‘Greedy wharfies’ tale hides ambitions for port

Unionist Matt McCarten provides a good analysis of some of the issues around the Ports of Auckland dispute in his New Zealand Herald column.

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Port bosses sensitive to show of union power

Political columnist Chris Trotter writes today on the Ports of Auckland dispute how “a victory for the union at this point in the dispute could only be interpreted as a victory for all unionised workers.”

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Maritime Union message of support for ILWU Port of Longview workers

The Maritime Union of New Zealand supports the ILWU struggle for decent jobs at the Port of Longview.

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Maritime Union offers solidarity to Japan

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 11 March.

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Solidarity with Pike River miners

The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its support and solidarity to the Pike River miners.

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Redundancy plan at Port Chalmers will be resisted

Union members at Port Chalmers are vowing to resist redundancy threats. 35 jobs have been put at risk after management announcements, despite Port Otago’s ongoing profitability.

A full report is online here at the Otago Daily Times.

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